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Flickr and Vimeo to be integrated in Apple iOS 7

Apple iOS 7 is rumored to be a dramatic departure from its current version. According to a report published by 9to5Mac, Apple is set to introduce new connections with photo-sharing service Flickr and high-quality video sharing site Vimeo.
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Cat B15 makes rugged lighter than usual with new Android phone

The Cat brand is associated with tough, durable, lunch-pail-steel-resolve-kind-of-rugged products. That same mentality is being brought to the new Android-powered Cat B15.
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What's the best carrier in my area? CellMaps has the answer in its coverage app for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile

Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, or T-Mobile: which is the best carrier? A new app called CellMaps provides a highly-detailed answer to the growing question of which carrier offers the best wireless service in a given area.
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Sprint raises bid for Clearwire but it still may not be enough

Sprint has raised its bid to acquire Clearwire to $3,40 per share, but early reports from some investors suggests that the company may have to offer even more money in order to ensure that it obtains complete ownership of the struggling wireless provider.
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Kyocera Hydro XTRM waterproof phone offers durability and Android Jelly Bean in a simpler frame

Kyocera built the Torque to be incredibly strong, but it was also thick as thieves. The new Kyocera Hydro XTRM is also meant to be resistant to life's challenges, but it does it in a thinner chassis with a bit more style.
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Flickr gives all users 1 terabyte to store their photos, Android app redesigned

Photo-hosting and sharing service Flickr today unveiled a brand new design that lets users store and share full resolution photos.

AT&T will enable video calling apps like Hangouts to work over cellular by the end of the year

AT&T doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to "blocking" video calling apps, and the discovery last week that Hangouts requires a Wi-Fi connection on AT&T's network didn't help matters.

Jolla shows The Other Half and announces the world's first Sailfish OS smartphone

After months of showing off its Meego-inspired operating system that also supports Android apps, Jolla today announced the first Sailfish OS smartphone set to go on sale later this year.
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Samsung accidentally confirms Galaxy S 4 Active and S 4 Mini

Samsung is rumored to be developing several smartphones that use the Galaxy S 4 as a foundation to make adjustments and appeal to a wider audience. Earlier today, the company may have unintentionally confirmed the existence of two such devices.
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Yahoo buys Tumblr for $1.1 billion, promises not to screw it up

Tumblr, the popular blogging platform and haven of animated GIFs, has been purchased by Yahoo! for $1,1 billion. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer today announced the deal in a newly-created Tumblr blog and outlined how the companies will work together.
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